Shipping Specialist — Precision & Impact

Shepherd Electric Supply; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and personal time

Competitive hourly pay with growth

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply, a trusted distributor with 130+ years in business, is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Shipping Department in Sterling, VA. This role ensures outbound orders are accurate, documented, and shipped on time. The team emphasizes ownership, safety, and continual improvement.

You will handle will-call staging, coordinate with sales and dispatch, and maintain an organized shipping area. High school diploma required; forklift certification preferred; health benefits and 401(k)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prior shipping, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and Excel (computer tools) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull, verify, and stage outbound orders with right product and quantity.
• Ensure shipping docs are complete and accurate before shipment.
• Conduct final checks on staged orders to catch discrepancies.
• Stage will-call orders and coordinate with dispatch on priority shipments.
• Maintain organized, safe shipping area and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift or pallet jack certification

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Excel

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply, a trusted distributor with 130+ years in business, is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Shipping Department in Sterling, VA. This role ensures outbound orders are accurate, documented, and shipped on time. The team emphasizes ownership, safety, and continual improvement.

You will handle will-call staging, coordinate with sales and dispatch, and maintain an organized shipping area. High school diploma required; forklift certification preferred; health benefits and 401(k)